Motion · S6M-05395 · 8 Jul 2022
Epilepsy Consortium Scotland Report: Epilepsy Specialist Nurse Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The motion
That the Parliament notes the publication of the Epilepsy Consortium Scotland report into Epilepsy Specialist Nurse services during the COVID-19 pandemic; notes that around 55,000 people in Scotland have epilepsy; recognises what it sees as the vital role that Epilepsy Specialist Nurses (ESN) play in supporting people with their condition; pays tribute to the work done by ESNs during the pandemic; notes the finding that ESNs are facing increasing pressure and caseloads as a result of the pandemic; further notes the findings of the report, and supports action for more ESNs to help improve the lives and wellbeing of people with epilepsy in Scotland.
Supporters (23)
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Siobhian Brown Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Stephanie Callaghan 5 Sep 2025
- Foysol Choudhury 5 Sep 2025
- Annabelle Ewing 5 Sep 2025
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 5 Sep 2025
- Pam Gosal 5 Sep 2025
- Christine Grahame 5 Sep 2025
- Emma Harper 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Ruth Maguire 5 Sep 2025
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Audrey Nicoll 5 Sep 2025
- Mark Ruskell Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Evelyn Tweed 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.